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hairy cyanea

Scientific Name: Cyanea pilosa ssp. pilosa

Family: Campanulaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree, Subshrub, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Cyanea pilosa - Hairy Cyanea

Cyanea pilosa, commonly known as hairy cyanea, is a plant species belonging to the genus Cyanea.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some Cyanea species have hairy leaves and flowers, which may be of interest to curious pets.

Considerations for Children

  • Some Cyanea species have hairy leaves and flowers, which may be of interest to children.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cyanea pilosa A. Gray
  • Family: Campanulaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Synonyms:
    • Cyanea megacarpa (Rock) Rock
    • Cyanea longipedunculata Rock (for Cyanea pilosa A. Gray ssp. longipedunculata)
  • Subordinate Taxa: Cyanea pilosa ssp. pilosa Gray

Common Names

  • Hairy Cyanea (English)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Cyanea pilosa pilosa has been found in Mexico and the United States.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The hairy cyanea is medium in size, reaching up to 2 meters in height.
  • It is not an evergreen plant, meaning it loses its leaves seasonally.
  • Some Cyanea species have hairy leaves and flowers.
  • Cyanea calycina has hairy leaves and flowers.
  • Other descriptions include densely hairy and hairy on a downward bending stalk with berries that are pale orange.

Ecological Role

  • Commelina cyanea can be weedy in gardens.

Related Species

  • Cyanea parvifolia (Waioli Valley rollandia)
  • Cyanea pinnatifida (sharktail cyanea)
  • Cyanea cylindrocalyx (Splitleaf Cyanea)
  • Cyanea konahuanuiensis: characterized by hairy flowers and leaves.

Further Information

  • Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cyanea pilosa.